We've posted a Conference Recap page on the website, with pics, podcasts, blogs and the conference program book flip-through. Listen to Garth Clark's thought-provoking keynote presentation. Hear Megan Auman's awesome talk, "Creating a Culture of Profit." Watch the community slideshow of images from the conference, and send us yours to add to it. Read blog postings and tell us about others we can post. Check out the ads in the conference program and let our advertisers know their marketing dollars were well spent.
Brooklyn Metal Works Call for Entries
"Re-Fresh" exhibition in October
This exhibition, "Re-fresh," will explore the relationship between traditional objects and contemporary interpretations of their function in today's world. How is historic metalwork refigured and by what means is this determined? The show will highlight current trends and new approaches. Metalsmiths and object makers working with traditional and nontraditional techniques are encouraged to apply.
Jurors: Loring Taoka, Brian Weissman and Erin S. Daily. Deadline: August 12. Click here for all submission details.
Palladium Alliance International Design Competition
The Palladium Alliance International (PAI) is sponsoring a competition to showcase custom designs crafted in palladium.
Open to designers and retailers located in
the United States and the District of Columbia. Entries must be made of 95% palladium alloy as the only precious metal design element, and feature only genuine gemstones if gemstones are included. Criteria: how well the design highlights palladium's natural whiteness, durability and light weight.
The top three designs will be featured in PAI print ads in top fashion magazines,such as W, Elle, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. The Grand Prize winner will create a line of palladium jewelry with PAI supplying up to thirty ounces of 950 palladium alloy. Other prizes include a professional photo of the winning design, and inclusion in a major stylist showroom throughout 2013 for possible use in celebrity dressings at major events.
Deadline: September 2, submit photos/drawings/CAD-rendered concepts. For more details visit Palladium Design Contest.
Packing One-of-a-Kind Work for Shipping The first Slideshare presentation from the 2012 Professional Development Seminar -- the do's and don'ts of packing one-of-a-kind work -- is now available on SNAG's website.
Be sure to download the handout that goes with the talk. And we'll let you know when other talks from this year's Professional Development Seminar are available.
Passports for the Toronto ConferenceDo you have a passport that's valid through May 2013? Don't get stuck at the border without a valid passport.
Don't wait: Apply for a new passport or renew yours now (you can do it by mail).
Hilary Jones-Wujcik
New Volunteer Spotlight
We've added a new volunteer profile to the website, Tucson member Hilary Jones-Wujcik who helped out at SNAG's table at AGTA and again at the Phoenix conference.
Volunteer Spotlight is a special area of our website to show our appreciation for our volunteers, focusing on them as artists in the field. Read more about Hilary.
The Society of North American Goldsmiths supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths. SNAG provides access to a vibrant and passionate community, through education, innovation, and leadership.
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The first Slideshare presentation from the 2012 Professional Development Seminar -- the do's and don'ts of packing one-of-a-kind work -- is now available on SNAG's 
Passports for the Toronto Conference
